Here's a link to a friends mustang you might like.

http://home.fuse.net/cctv/mustang.html

AL

Is that for real? Or custom made?

Calvin

Ford didn't make a mustang wagon, it's got a top off an LTD wagon i believe. He built it about 30 years ago, there's probabably less than 5 mustang wagons in the US and he built 3 of them. It was in several magazines back in the 70's.

Alan

but if you don't know this kind of information, you should probably not be thinking about taking your engine apart without an experienced mechanic at your side to offer guidance.

Heh, that's what I've been trying to tell my Dad. If he lived near me (hell, in the same country as me), then I'd have him help me. He's currently busy restoring a '29 Model A.

With something as important as the engine, I'd want to leave that to an expert.

rebuilding an engine isnt that hard. Ive rebuilt/help rebuild 7 engines and Im 19. 4 of these engines came from Japan and 2 of them were JDM(Japanese Domestic Market) not that makes a difference but still. As long a you have a very good shop manual not one of those crappy haynes ones Im talking the Helms manuals then it should go smoothly given you have all the tools. Couple tips have a lot of plastic baggies and a good sharpie because you will want to keep up with everything. Few things are better than having an engine start up after you rebuilt it yourself.

rebuilding an engine isnt that hard.

Yes it is.

Unless you think that replacing the rod and main bearings plus slapping a new set of rings into it is rebuilding the engine.

I used to think I was a pretty good mechanic -- that rebuilding an engine was just a matter of putting in new parts and tightening all the bolts and nuts to the proper torque values. Then I spent some time with a factory-trained Mercedes Benz mechanic with 20 years experience, and believe me, that was an eye opener. The things he knew that weren't in the manuals...

tanstaafl.

The things he knew that weren't in the manuals...

Exactly. I have a friend who really knows his stuff. He had offered to help me rebuild the engine a while back. But he's been having some problems with his old camaro, so I don't think I'll be getting his help for a while.

I'm perfectly comfortable doing just about everything else on my car. I've rebuilt the carb, installed a new timing chain, set the timing by hand (without a gun), etc. But, I'll probably end up leaving the rebuild to a professional.

do you know who makes the custon panel?

Give me a few days and I'll pull out my old catalogs and see if I can find it.

Ya know it's funny, whenever I am in this thread I am always thinking about saving ferris....I can't remember if that was a movie, song or band..
I am pretty sure the later..
(Getting to old I guess)
Hockeythug pm'ed me stating that he got his done...and I am hoping he will post some pics in here.
I will not be anywhere near the mustang until around July...so my stuff with this is on the back burner for now...sorry..

I have seen a couple at like mustangs unlimited, and several places around here in atlanta, plus places my brother always goes to in dallas texas for his mustang...I just never think about it, when I am there...

Ya know it's funny, whenever I am in this thread I am always thinking about saving ferris....I can't remember if that was a movie, song or band..

Movie.

"Ferris Beuhler's Day Off"

tanstaafl.

Here's a link to a friends mustang you might like.

Needs a bigger blower.

Isn't there also a band named "Save Ferris", presumably named after the movie?

Ah, yes, here.

Hey, Peter Collins produced them, they can't be that bad.

That must be where I've seen it. Try to keep it in mind next time you go or alternatively you could also get it through their mail order.

no, I wasn't thinking of the movie ferris buelers day off..
I was thinking of save ferris.
but I swear there is a song by that name too..
notice the guy that set all this off in my head hasn't said anything yet...(svferris)

Save Ferris's cover of come on eilleen is the song I am thinking of..
he he..ok..I am done..

Speaking of when I am in south beach again...
Besides working on the car and attempting to install one of the empegs in...
I thought I would share what I am also looking forward to seeing down there.
Enjoy

FYI, the reason my nickname is Save Ferris is from the band. Although, I really like the movie too.

I'm friends with the band, and even used to run the website. I just got into using the nickname.

Mmm...I'd look forward to seeing that too.

Ah, cool. That clears it up.

Since I couldn't find a FAQ on the web site, I'll ask you: Did they have to get permission from John Hughes to use the name? I guess they wouldn't have to technically, but I'm wondering if they did.

They converted a Mustang into a wagon and added a blown motor?!?

I don't think they got permission for it. They actually didn't even purposely pick the name because of the movie. Supposedly, one of the band members saw it written on a desk in their college class and thought it sounded like a cool band name.

Sorry it's taken so long, only had the opportunity to take some photos today. I am waiting for the approval (manual, *sigh*) on a gallery at riocar.org. I only took pictures of the empeg itself today, if I can tomorrow I will also get the car itself and the amp install in the trunk.

Here's a preview of the install. The empeg screen was really hard to capture accurately, but you know what it looks like.

I did end up cutting my dash. I was hesitant to do that, but the PO had actually already cut it some to fit in a previous radio (even though it was one made for a Mustang). I'm glad I cut it, it looks much better than the under-dash mounting I was planning on.

Looks good. I'd love to see some brighter pics, if you can, as well as the pics of the car.

Sorry it took so long, been really busy recently. BTW, anyone know how long it takes for the gallery at riocar.org to get set up? I've been waiting to post my pics there...

Oh well. Hope these are bright enough for you.

I got my set of lenses, am currently trying the red one. Not great, but I think it looks nicer in the car. Sunlight visibility was better with the blue, though. Have yet to try amber and green, and I may go with one from Darkstorm, too.

My car:


The rear:


The empeg, from the left:


The empeg, from further to the left:


The empeg, two views from the right:



I'll try to get these in a gallery one day, as well as get the early pics up. One day.

Very nice looking Pony.

I guess great minds think alike..
(you actually know the band?)
Very cool man..
getting more well rounded as we post..

dude, pony looks sweet..
Mine won't even compare with a convy...
nice mercedes in the background as well..
I can say that the empeg in here, with a nice sound system will elevate the car to an even higher plane of being...if that's possible..

Ooo, beautiful car. I'm hoping mine will look like that once I'm done. It looks like you did a great job with the empeg install.

I'm assuming that's a black convertible top? My parents think I should get a black top with black interior. I currently have a white interior with a black top, but I think I might go for white interior with white top.

What size motor you got in there?